October 14, 2013 - Monday
Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association - Public Meeting
When: October 14, 2013 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Meet your neighbors
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Meeting
Where: CPMC/Davies Hospital, Gazebo Room (outside, ground-level entrance from plaza between North and South Towers).
What: From Agenda:
Office of Supervisor Scott Wiener update
2198 Market St Development: Come hear Greystar outline their revised program and changes requested by DTNA and EVNA.
Potential upgrade plan for Swedish American Hall.
Information: dtna.org
October 15, 2013 - Tuesday
San Francisco Gray Panthers - Ballot Propositions
When: October 15, 2013 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: Fireside Room, Unitarian Center, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: Meeting - On Ballot Propositions
Information: graypantherssf.igc.org
SFMTA -
When: October 15, 2013 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors and Parking Authority Commission meeting.
Authority: Tom Nolan, Cheryl Brinkman, Malcolm Heinicke, Jerry Lee, Joel Ramos, Cristina Rubke
Information: sfmta.com
Entertainment Commission
When: October 15, 2013 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Bryant Tan, Glendon Hyde, Al Perez, Audrey Joseph , Barbara Campagnoli, Naomi Akers, Steven Lee
Information: sfgov2.org
Coalition for SF Neighborhoods - Monthly Meeting
When: October 15, 2013 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Northern Police Station Community Room, Corner of Turk and Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: General Assembly Meeting.
Hosts: Oceanview Merced Heights, Ingleside Neighbors in Action and Outer Mission Merchants & Residents Assn.
Program: A Look at Prop A, Charter Amendment: Retiree Healthcare Trust Fund
Speakers: Supervisor Mark Farrell
Denise D'Anne
Information: csfn.net
Young Urbanists - Ballots and Brews
When: October 15, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Join the Young Urbanists for an informal gathering to learn what's on the ballot for the November election. BYOB (Bring your Own Ballot) and come hear the inside story from SPUR policy staff.
Sarah Karlinsky, Egon Terplan, Laura Tam, Jennifer Warburg
Young Urbanists will supply the beer.
Information: spur.org
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - General Membership Meeting
When: October 15, 2013- Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: General Monthly meeting:
Information: info@milkclub.org
October 16, 2013 - Wednesday
San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission
When: October 16, 2013 - Wednesday
11:30 a.m. - Special Meeting
12:30 p.m. - Regular Meeting
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Karl Hasz, Andrew Wolfram, Aaron Hyland, Ellen Johnck, Richard S. E. Johns, Diane Matsuda, Jonathan Pearlman
Information: sf-planning.org
Election Commission
When: October 16, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Commissioners: Jill Rowe, Catalina Ruiz-Healy, Richard Matthews, Gerard Gleason, Rosabella Safont, Winnie Yu
Information: sfgov2.org
BHC 10th Anniversary - Celebrating A Decade of Behavioral Health Court.
When: October 16, 2013 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: St. Francis Yacht Club, On the Marina, San Francisco
What: BHC 10th Anniversary - Celebrating A Decade of Behavioral Health Court. Presentation of the Herbert Donaldson Award for Outstanding Contribution to Behavioral Health Court.
2013 Honoree: Judge Kay Tsenin
Keynote Speaker: George Woods, M.
Planning Committee: Jennifer Johnson, Kathleen Lacey, Michael Garcia, Fred Martin, Susan Christian, Miguel Leyva, Peer Coordinator Louise Swig
Individual Tickets $100.
Donations sfghf.net/donate_CDBHC
Noe Valley Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
When: October 16, 2013 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: St. Philips Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting. Three different issues:
1. Sheriff Ross Mirakarimi - will speak about new procedures implement in the Sheriff's Department and at the San Francisco jail among others. New California State Victim Information and Notification program and the new Weekday Visiting Schedule and Online Scheduling System.
2. Dave Masson will give a brief presentation about a proposed Federal carbon tax to be administered at the first point of sale - the mine, wellhead or border crossing.
3. Rafael Mandelman will present his proposed Resolution in Support of City College.
Information: molly@ffrsf.com
October 17, 2013 - Thursday
Neighborhood Services and Safety Committee
When: October 17, 2013 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Campos, Eric Mar, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org
Planning Commission
When: October 17, 2013 - Thursday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu,Michael Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rich Hillis, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sf-planning.org
Tenants Togehter - Renter's Rights Happy Hour
When: October 17, 2013 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Showdown, 10 6th Street, San Francisco
What: Tenants Together - Happy Hour. Get fired up about tenants' rights with Bay Area's leading activists and advocates.
Information: tenantstogether.org
Mission Town Hall Meeting - 5 Year Plan to End Violence Update
When: October 17, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Mission Beacon-Everett Middle School, 450 Church Street, San Francisco
What: Come and hear a report back of all the collective work regarding a community plan to end violence as a Health Epidemic. Free parking, childcare, free dinner.
David Campos For the Win!
When: October 17, 2013 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Blackbird, 2124 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for David Campos - candidate for Assembly. Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres.
RSVP: davidcampossf.com/for_the_win
Information: Jule Wedge at julie@davidcampossf.com
October 18, 2013 - Friday
San Francisco Firefighters Community Hero Awards Breakfast
When: October 18, 2013 - Friday
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Where: The Julia Morgan Ballroom, 465 California Street, 15th Floor, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Firefighters Community Hero Awards Breakfast.
Honoring:
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer
Ron Conway
Chris Gruwell
California State Senator Mark Leno
Special Guests:
Jamies Redford and Kirby Walker
Producers/Directors of the HBO Documentary "The Toxic Hot Seat"
Benefiting:
The San Francisco Firefighters Toy Program
The San Francisco Firefighters Cancer Prevention Foundation
Surviving Familes Fund
Tickets: $150.
5th Annual Footloose 2013
When: October 18, 2013 - Friday
6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Hall of Culture, African American Art & Culture Complex, 762 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What: Parent Voices - San Francisco fundraiser.
Honorees:
Senator Mark Leno, Supervisor John Avalos, Michele Rutherford of the SF Office of Early Care and Education, Gladys Soto and Lourdes Alarcon will be honored with the Patty Siegel Parent Leadership Awards.
Tickets: $25.
RSVP: marialuz@parentvoices.org
October 19, 2013 - Saturday
Accessible Parking Forum
When: October 19, 2013 - Saturday
10:30 a.m. to noon
Where: Port of San Francisco, Pier 1, The Embarcadero, San Francisco
What: Accessible Public Forum. A chance to provide feedback on the Accessible Parking Policy Advisory Committee's recommended policy changes.
Members of San Francisco's Accessible Parking policy Advisory Committee, will present their package of state and local policy recommendations to increase access to parking and reduce disabled parking placard misuse. The package includes:
1. Increase blue zones.
2. Improved enforcement of placard approvals.
3. Improved DMV oversight of placard approvals.
4. Allow jurisdictions to require placard holders to pay at the meter.
5. Direct revenue to accessibility improvements.
6. Allow jurisdictions to establish reasonable time limits for placard holders.
Information: parkingaccess@SFMTA.com
Potrero Hill Festival
When: October 19, 2013 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 20th Street between Wisconsin and Missouri, San Francilsco
Information: potrerofestival.com
Stop Jeremy's Eviction Community Speak-Out
When: October 19, 2013 - Saturday
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 460 Noe Street, San Francisco
What: Community speak-out to protest the eviction of Jeremy Mykaels.
Information: ellishurtsseniors.org/460-noe-st
October 21, 2013 - Monday
League of Pissed-Off Voters - "Ballot Breakdown", Art Agnos
When: October 21, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Alley Cat Boos, 3036 24th Street, San Francisco
What: League of Pissed-Off Voters - Ballot Breakdown. Hang out, eat snacks and talk about what's on the ballot.
Special Guest - Former Mayor Art Agnos will be there to talk about the Warriors Project.
Information: 323-LPOV
Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Melissa Griffin Caen
When: October 21, 2013 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: It's A Grind, 1800 Polk Street @ Washington, San Francisco
What: Main speaker is Melissa Griffin Caen, Political Columnist for the San Francisco Examiner with a segment "Mornings with Melissa" on CBS SF. She will be discussing the propositions on the November election ballot.
SFPD Captain McEachern from Northern Station will give update on crime issued from the neighborhood.
Information: frank@middlepolk.org
October 23, 2013 - Wednesday
2013 Silver SPUR Awards Luncheon
When: October 23, 2013 - Wednesday
10:30 a.m. to Noon - Opening Reception
Noon to 1:30 p.m. - Luncheon and Reception
Where: Moscone Center South - Esplanade Ballroom - Entrance at 3rd Street and Howard Streets, San Francisco
Honorees:
Chief Judge Karen V. Clopton
Daniel Solomon, FAIA
Thomas C. Layton - Philanthropic
State Senator Art Torres (retired)
Individual Tickets $175. spur.org/silverspur
Information: spur.org
Get The Facts: A Health Care Community Forum featuring Covered CA co-hosted by Assemblyman Phil Ting and Tom Ammiano
When: October 23, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: West Bay Conference Center, 2nd Floor, 1290 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: In January 2014, all Californians will be required to have health insurance. Join expert panelists to find out what options may work for you and get pre-enrolled on site. Experts will discuss Covered CA, the new state health insurance marketplace, as well as Healthy SF and the expansion of Medi-Cal
Information: asmdc.org/members/a19/district/upcoming-events
October 24, 2013 - Thursday
SPUR - Better Muni on 19th Avenue
When: October 24, 2013 - Thursday
12:30
Where: SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Better Muni on 19th Avenue. SFCTA and SFMTA have been working on plans to make Muni on 19th Avenue - the link connecting San Francisco State University, Stonestown Galleria and Parkmerced to the rest of San Francisco - faster and safer for everyone. Come hear some of the ideas the agencies studied, their future plans and what they mean for this growing area:
Peter Albert/SFMTA
Liz Brisson/SFCTA
Beth Mallen/Parkmerced
Wendy Bloom/San Francisco State University
Kath Tsakalakis/Lakeside One Neighborhood Group
$10. non-members
Information: spur.org
San Francisco Black Leadership Forum - Election Endorsement meeting
When: October 24, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: African American Art & Cultural Complex, 762 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Black Leadership Forum - Election Endorsement meeting.
Source: facebook events
Progressive Democrats of America-San Francisco and Unitarian Universalists for Peace-San Francisco - Prop B and C Debate
When: October 24, 2013 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Unitarian Universalist Center, Martin Lurther King Room, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: Debate - Prop B and C - 8 Washington Project.
Yes on B and C - Alec Bash
No on B and C - Jon Golinger
GLBT Historical Society Gala - Unmasked
When: October 24, 2013 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: The Regency Center, 1290 Sutter Street, San Francisco
What: GLBT Historical Society Gala Unmasked - Benefit the GLBT Historical Society and The GLBT History Museum. Entertainment, food, hosted bar and silent auction
Tickets $60 - General - $100. VIP unmaskedgala.org/Event_Details
October 25, 2013 - Friday
Tenant Associations Coalition of San Francisco 15th Anniversary GALA
When: October 25, 2013 - Friday
Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 201 Turk Street Community Room, San Francisco
What: Tenant Associations Coalition of San Francisco's 15th Anniversary GALA with Prestigious Awards Ceremony, Special Door Prizes and Refreshments.
Open to the Public
Information: 15thanniversarytac.blogspot.com 415-339-8327
Mission Language and Vocational School 45th Anniversary
When: October 25, 2013 - Friday
6:00 p.m. Cocktail reception
7:00 p.m. Dinner
Where: Mark Hopkins Intercontinental Hotel, 1 Nob Hill, San Francisco
What: Mission Language and Vocational School 45th Anniversary. " MLVS, Business, Labor, Community Together, We Are Champions"
$150. individual ticket for non-profits and community members
$200. individual tickets for small business owners
$300. corporate individuals
Information: mlvs.org
October 26, 2013 - Saturday
Get The Facts: A Health Care Community Forum featuring Covered CA co-hosted by Assemblyman Phil Ting and Tom Ammiano
When: October 26, 2013 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Where: San Francisco County Fair Building, 1199 9th Ave. (at Lincoln Way), San Francisco
What: In January 2014, all Californians will be required to have health insurance. Join expert panelists to find out what options may work for you and get pre-enrolled on site. Experts will discuss Covered CA, the new state health insurance marketplace, as well as Healthy SF and the expansion of Medi-Cal
Information: asmdc.org/members/a19/district/upcoming-events
Community Action to benefit Mission Artists Rene Yanez and Yolanda Lopez
When: October 26, 2013 - Saturday
8:00 p.m.
Where: Brava! For Women in the Arts, 2781 24th Street, San Francisco
What: Community Action to benefit Mission Artists Rene Yanez and Yolanda Lopez. Performances, art and tributes.
Performers include Culture Clash, Marga Gomez, Guillermo Gomez-Pena, Las Bomberas de la Bahia, Alejandro Murgia, Dr. Loco, Cherrie Moraga, Celia Rodriguez, Loco Bloco, Maya Chinchilla y mas
Silent Auction with works by Enrique Chagoya, Ester Hernandez, Jesus Barraza, Melanie Cervantes, Ana Teresa Fernandez, Rio Yanez, Rene Yanez, Yolanda Lopez, Xuxo Perez, Jos Sances, Jean Melesaine, Alexa Trevino, Art Hazelwood, Patrick Piazza, Robbin Henderson.
There will also be a raffle.
Donation: brava.org - make donation to Yanez-Lopez benefit
October 27, 2013 - Sunday
Sunday Streets - Richmond
When: October 27, 2013 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Clement Street between Funston and Arguello, and Arguello between Clement and Fulton. Sunday Streets is partnering with Clement Street Farmers Market. Clement Street Market will be spread out for four blocks - Arguello to 5th Avenue. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Information: sundaystreetssf.com/richmond-sunday-streets-october-27th
2nd Annual 20th Avenue Soap Box Derby!
When: October 27, 2013 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 20th Avenue between Wawona and Vicente Streets, San Francisco
What: Friends of Larsen Playground, Supervisor Katy Tang and Assessor Carmen Chu present the 2nd Annual 20th Avenue Soap Box Derby! Food, fun, games, kid stuff. This is a exhibition derby. All cars are welcome, but they must have brakes. Donations gratefully accepted. All proceeds benefit the Larsen PlaygroundRebuild Project. We're bringing a plane back to Larsen.
Information: larsenparkjet.org
October 28, 2013 - Monday
Westside Democratic Club - Proposition A
When: October 28, 2013 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Taraval Police Station, 2345 24th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Westside Democratic Club - Supervisor Mark Farrell - Discussion on Proposition A.
October 30, 2013 - Wednesday
Social Security and the LGBT Community - Know Your Rights and Claim Your Money
When: October 30, 2013 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Refreshments and Reception
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Panel Discussion
Where: San Francisco LGBT Center, Ceremonial Room, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Social Security and the LGBT Community. Know your rights and claim your money.
Federal Social Security benefits are now available to married same-sex couples.
What the Windsor decision means for LGBT Social Security recipients.
Financial benefits that same-sex spouses, widows and their children can now access.
How to apply for benefits.
What the Social Security Administration is doing for couples who move to places that don't honor their marriage.
What happens to your Social Security disability benefits when you retire.
The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare in partnership with Openhouse:
Moderator: Kate Kendell, Executive Director - National Center for Lesbian Rights
Remarks by: Dan Bernal, Chief of Staff, Office of Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi
Panelists include:
Grace Kim, Regional Commissioner
Max Richtman, President & CEO
Web Phillips, Senior Legislative Representative
Deb Kinney Esq.
Andy Chu
Seth Kilbourn, Executive Director
Community Co-Sponsors:
AIDS Legal Referral Panel, Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club, API Wellness Center, Black Coalition on AIDS, Community Living Campaign, Institute on Aging, LGBT Community Partnership, Lyon-Martin Health Services, Project Open Hand, San Francisco AIDS Foundation, Shanti, UCSF LGBT Resource Center, UCSF Alliance Health Project and Bay Times.
Free of Charge but seating is limited. Please RSVP by October 26th - openhouse-sf.org/ssforum 415-296-8995 ext 301
Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association - Public Meeting
When: October 14, 2013 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Meet your neighbors
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Meeting
Where: CPMC/Davies Hospital, Gazebo Room (outside, ground-level entrance from plaza between North and South Towers).
What: From Agenda:
Office of Supervisor Scott Wiener update
2198 Market St Development: Come hear Greystar outline their revised program and changes requested by DTNA and EVNA.
Potential upgrade plan for Swedish American Hall.
Information: dtna.org
October 15, 2013 - Tuesday
San Francisco Gray Panthers - Ballot Propositions
When: October 15, 2013 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: Fireside Room, Unitarian Center, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: Meeting - On Ballot Propositions
Information: graypantherssf.igc.org
SFMTA -
When: October 15, 2013 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors and Parking Authority Commission meeting.
Authority: Tom Nolan, Cheryl Brinkman, Malcolm Heinicke, Jerry Lee, Joel Ramos, Cristina Rubke
Information: sfmta.com
Entertainment Commission
When: October 15, 2013 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Bryant Tan, Glendon Hyde, Al Perez, Audrey Joseph , Barbara Campagnoli, Naomi Akers, Steven Lee
Information: sfgov2.org
Coalition for SF Neighborhoods - Monthly Meeting
When: October 15, 2013 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Northern Police Station Community Room, Corner of Turk and Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: General Assembly Meeting.
Hosts: Oceanview Merced Heights, Ingleside Neighbors in Action and Outer Mission Merchants & Residents Assn.
Program: A Look at Prop A, Charter Amendment: Retiree Healthcare Trust Fund
Speakers: Supervisor Mark Farrell
Denise D'Anne
Information: csfn.net
Young Urbanists - Ballots and Brews
When: October 15, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Join the Young Urbanists for an informal gathering to learn what's on the ballot for the November election. BYOB (Bring your Own Ballot) and come hear the inside story from SPUR policy staff.
Sarah Karlinsky, Egon Terplan, Laura Tam, Jennifer Warburg
Young Urbanists will supply the beer.
Information: spur.org
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - General Membership Meeting
When: October 15, 2013- Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: General Monthly meeting:
Information: info@milkclub.org
October 16, 2013 - Wednesday
San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission
When: October 16, 2013 - Wednesday
11:30 a.m. - Special Meeting
12:30 p.m. - Regular Meeting
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Karl Hasz, Andrew Wolfram, Aaron Hyland, Ellen Johnck, Richard S. E. Johns, Diane Matsuda, Jonathan Pearlman
Information: sf-planning.org
Election Commission
When: October 16, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Commissioners: Jill Rowe, Catalina Ruiz-Healy, Richard Matthews, Gerard Gleason, Rosabella Safont, Winnie Yu
Information: sfgov2.org
BHC 10th Anniversary - Celebrating A Decade of Behavioral Health Court.
When: October 16, 2013 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: St. Francis Yacht Club, On the Marina, San Francisco
What: BHC 10th Anniversary - Celebrating A Decade of Behavioral Health Court. Presentation of the Herbert Donaldson Award for Outstanding Contribution to Behavioral Health Court.
2013 Honoree: Judge Kay Tsenin
Keynote Speaker: George Woods, M.
Planning Committee: Jennifer Johnson, Kathleen Lacey, Michael Garcia, Fred Martin, Susan Christian, Miguel Leyva, Peer Coordinator Louise Swig
Individual Tickets $100.
Donations sfghf.net/donate_CDBHC
Noe Valley Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
When: October 16, 2013 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: St. Philips Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting. Three different issues:
1. Sheriff Ross Mirakarimi - will speak about new procedures implement in the Sheriff's Department and at the San Francisco jail among others. New California State Victim Information and Notification program and the new Weekday Visiting Schedule and Online Scheduling System.
2. Dave Masson will give a brief presentation about a proposed Federal carbon tax to be administered at the first point of sale - the mine, wellhead or border crossing.
3. Rafael Mandelman will present his proposed Resolution in Support of City College.
Information: molly@ffrsf.com
October 17, 2013 - Thursday
Neighborhood Services and Safety Committee
When: October 17, 2013 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Campos, Eric Mar, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org
Planning Commission
When: October 17, 2013 - Thursday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu,Michael Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rich Hillis, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sf-planning.org
Tenants Togehter - Renter's Rights Happy Hour
When: October 17, 2013 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Showdown, 10 6th Street, San Francisco
What: Tenants Together - Happy Hour. Get fired up about tenants' rights with Bay Area's leading activists and advocates.
Information: tenantstogether.org
Mission Town Hall Meeting - 5 Year Plan to End Violence Update
When: October 17, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Mission Beacon-Everett Middle School, 450 Church Street, San Francisco
What: Come and hear a report back of all the collective work regarding a community plan to end violence as a Health Epidemic. Free parking, childcare, free dinner.
David Campos For the Win!
When: October 17, 2013 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Blackbird, 2124 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for David Campos - candidate for Assembly. Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres.
RSVP: davidcampossf.com/for_the_win
Information: Jule Wedge at julie@davidcampossf.com
October 18, 2013 - Friday
San Francisco Firefighters Community Hero Awards Breakfast
When: October 18, 2013 - Friday
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Where: The Julia Morgan Ballroom, 465 California Street, 15th Floor, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Firefighters Community Hero Awards Breakfast.
Honoring:
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer
Ron Conway
Chris Gruwell
California State Senator Mark Leno
Special Guests:
Jamies Redford and Kirby Walker
Producers/Directors of the HBO Documentary "The Toxic Hot Seat"
Benefiting:
The San Francisco Firefighters Toy Program
The San Francisco Firefighters Cancer Prevention Foundation
Surviving Familes Fund
Tickets: $150.
5th Annual Footloose 2013
When: October 18, 2013 - Friday
6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Hall of Culture, African American Art & Culture Complex, 762 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What: Parent Voices - San Francisco fundraiser.
Honorees:
Senator Mark Leno, Supervisor John Avalos, Michele Rutherford of the SF Office of Early Care and Education, Gladys Soto and Lourdes Alarcon will be honored with the Patty Siegel Parent Leadership Awards.
Tickets: $25.
RSVP: marialuz@parentvoices.org
October 19, 2013 - Saturday
Accessible Parking Forum
When: October 19, 2013 - Saturday
10:30 a.m. to noon
Where: Port of San Francisco, Pier 1, The Embarcadero, San Francisco
What: Accessible Public Forum. A chance to provide feedback on the Accessible Parking Policy Advisory Committee's recommended policy changes.
Members of San Francisco's Accessible Parking policy Advisory Committee, will present their package of state and local policy recommendations to increase access to parking and reduce disabled parking placard misuse. The package includes:
1. Increase blue zones.
2. Improved enforcement of placard approvals.
3. Improved DMV oversight of placard approvals.
4. Allow jurisdictions to require placard holders to pay at the meter.
5. Direct revenue to accessibility improvements.
6. Allow jurisdictions to establish reasonable time limits for placard holders.
Information: parkingaccess@SFMTA.com
Potrero Hill Festival
When: October 19, 2013 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 20th Street between Wisconsin and Missouri, San Francilsco
Information: potrerofestival.com
Stop Jeremy's Eviction Community Speak-Out
When: October 19, 2013 - Saturday
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 460 Noe Street, San Francisco
What: Community speak-out to protest the eviction of Jeremy Mykaels.
Information: ellishurtsseniors.org/460-noe-st
October 21, 2013 - Monday
League of Pissed-Off Voters - "Ballot Breakdown", Art Agnos
When: October 21, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Alley Cat Boos, 3036 24th Street, San Francisco
What: League of Pissed-Off Voters - Ballot Breakdown. Hang out, eat snacks and talk about what's on the ballot.
Special Guest - Former Mayor Art Agnos will be there to talk about the Warriors Project.
Information: 323-LPOV
Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Melissa Griffin Caen
When: October 21, 2013 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: It's A Grind, 1800 Polk Street @ Washington, San Francisco
What: Main speaker is Melissa Griffin Caen, Political Columnist for the San Francisco Examiner with a segment "Mornings with Melissa" on CBS SF. She will be discussing the propositions on the November election ballot.
SFPD Captain McEachern from Northern Station will give update on crime issued from the neighborhood.
Information: frank@middlepolk.org
October 23, 2013 - Wednesday
2013 Silver SPUR Awards Luncheon
When: October 23, 2013 - Wednesday
10:30 a.m. to Noon - Opening Reception
Noon to 1:30 p.m. - Luncheon and Reception
Where: Moscone Center South - Esplanade Ballroom - Entrance at 3rd Street and Howard Streets, San Francisco
Honorees:
Chief Judge Karen V. Clopton
Daniel Solomon, FAIA
Thomas C. Layton - Philanthropic
State Senator Art Torres (retired)
Individual Tickets $175. spur.org/silverspur
Information: spur.org
Get The Facts: A Health Care Community Forum featuring Covered CA co-hosted by Assemblyman Phil Ting and Tom Ammiano
When: October 23, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: West Bay Conference Center, 2nd Floor, 1290 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: In January 2014, all Californians will be required to have health insurance. Join expert panelists to find out what options may work for you and get pre-enrolled on site. Experts will discuss Covered CA, the new state health insurance marketplace, as well as Healthy SF and the expansion of Medi-Cal
Information: asmdc.org/members/a19/district/upcoming-events
October 24, 2013 - Thursday
SPUR - Better Muni on 19th Avenue
When: October 24, 2013 - Thursday
12:30
Where: SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Better Muni on 19th Avenue. SFCTA and SFMTA have been working on plans to make Muni on 19th Avenue - the link connecting San Francisco State University, Stonestown Galleria and Parkmerced to the rest of San Francisco - faster and safer for everyone. Come hear some of the ideas the agencies studied, their future plans and what they mean for this growing area:
Peter Albert/SFMTA
Liz Brisson/SFCTA
Beth Mallen/Parkmerced
Wendy Bloom/San Francisco State University
Kath Tsakalakis/Lakeside One Neighborhood Group
$10. non-members
Information: spur.org
San Francisco Black Leadership Forum - Election Endorsement meeting
When: October 24, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: African American Art & Cultural Complex, 762 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Black Leadership Forum - Election Endorsement meeting.
Source: facebook events
Progressive Democrats of America-San Francisco and Unitarian Universalists for Peace-San Francisco - Prop B and C Debate
When: October 24, 2013 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Unitarian Universalist Center, Martin Lurther King Room, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: Debate - Prop B and C - 8 Washington Project.
Yes on B and C - Alec Bash
No on B and C - Jon Golinger
GLBT Historical Society Gala - Unmasked
When: October 24, 2013 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: The Regency Center, 1290 Sutter Street, San Francisco
What: GLBT Historical Society Gala Unmasked - Benefit the GLBT Historical Society and The GLBT History Museum. Entertainment, food, hosted bar and silent auction
Tickets $60 - General - $100. VIP unmaskedgala.org/Event_Details
October 25, 2013 - Friday
Tenant Associations Coalition of San Francisco 15th Anniversary GALA
When: October 25, 2013 - Friday
Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 201 Turk Street Community Room, San Francisco
What: Tenant Associations Coalition of San Francisco's 15th Anniversary GALA with Prestigious Awards Ceremony, Special Door Prizes and Refreshments.
Open to the Public
Information: 15thanniversarytac.blogspot.com 415-339-8327
Mission Language and Vocational School 45th Anniversary
When: October 25, 2013 - Friday
6:00 p.m. Cocktail reception
7:00 p.m. Dinner
Where: Mark Hopkins Intercontinental Hotel, 1 Nob Hill, San Francisco
What: Mission Language and Vocational School 45th Anniversary. " MLVS, Business, Labor, Community Together, We Are Champions"
$150. individual ticket for non-profits and community members
$200. individual tickets for small business owners
$300. corporate individuals
Information: mlvs.org
October 26, 2013 - Saturday
Get The Facts: A Health Care Community Forum featuring Covered CA co-hosted by Assemblyman Phil Ting and Tom Ammiano
When: October 26, 2013 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Where: San Francisco County Fair Building, 1199 9th Ave. (at Lincoln Way), San Francisco
What: In January 2014, all Californians will be required to have health insurance. Join expert panelists to find out what options may work for you and get pre-enrolled on site. Experts will discuss Covered CA, the new state health insurance marketplace, as well as Healthy SF and the expansion of Medi-Cal
Information: asmdc.org/members/a19/district/upcoming-events
Community Action to benefit Mission Artists Rene Yanez and Yolanda Lopez
When: October 26, 2013 - Saturday
8:00 p.m.
Where: Brava! For Women in the Arts, 2781 24th Street, San Francisco
What: Community Action to benefit Mission Artists Rene Yanez and Yolanda Lopez. Performances, art and tributes.
Performers include Culture Clash, Marga Gomez, Guillermo Gomez-Pena, Las Bomberas de la Bahia, Alejandro Murgia, Dr. Loco, Cherrie Moraga, Celia Rodriguez, Loco Bloco, Maya Chinchilla y mas
Silent Auction with works by Enrique Chagoya, Ester Hernandez, Jesus Barraza, Melanie Cervantes, Ana Teresa Fernandez, Rio Yanez, Rene Yanez, Yolanda Lopez, Xuxo Perez, Jos Sances, Jean Melesaine, Alexa Trevino, Art Hazelwood, Patrick Piazza, Robbin Henderson.
There will also be a raffle.
Donation: brava.org - make donation to Yanez-Lopez benefit
October 27, 2013 - Sunday
Sunday Streets - Richmond
When: October 27, 2013 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Clement Street between Funston and Arguello, and Arguello between Clement and Fulton. Sunday Streets is partnering with Clement Street Farmers Market. Clement Street Market will be spread out for four blocks - Arguello to 5th Avenue. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Information: sundaystreetssf.com/richmond-sunday-streets-october-27th
2nd Annual 20th Avenue Soap Box Derby!
When: October 27, 2013 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 20th Avenue between Wawona and Vicente Streets, San Francisco
What: Friends of Larsen Playground, Supervisor Katy Tang and Assessor Carmen Chu present the 2nd Annual 20th Avenue Soap Box Derby! Food, fun, games, kid stuff. This is a exhibition derby. All cars are welcome, but they must have brakes. Donations gratefully accepted. All proceeds benefit the Larsen PlaygroundRebuild Project. We're bringing a plane back to Larsen.
Information: larsenparkjet.org
October 28, 2013 - Monday
Westside Democratic Club - Proposition A
When: October 28, 2013 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Taraval Police Station, 2345 24th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Westside Democratic Club - Supervisor Mark Farrell - Discussion on Proposition A.
October 30, 2013 - Wednesday
Social Security and the LGBT Community - Know Your Rights and Claim Your Money
When: October 30, 2013 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Refreshments and Reception
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Panel Discussion
Where: San Francisco LGBT Center, Ceremonial Room, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Social Security and the LGBT Community. Know your rights and claim your money.
Federal Social Security benefits are now available to married same-sex couples.
What the Windsor decision means for LGBT Social Security recipients.
Financial benefits that same-sex spouses, widows and their children can now access.
How to apply for benefits.
What the Social Security Administration is doing for couples who move to places that don't honor their marriage.
What happens to your Social Security disability benefits when you retire.
The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare in partnership with Openhouse:
Moderator: Kate Kendell, Executive Director - National Center for Lesbian Rights
Remarks by: Dan Bernal, Chief of Staff, Office of Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi
Panelists include:
Grace Kim, Regional Commissioner
Max Richtman, President & CEO
Web Phillips, Senior Legislative Representative
Deb Kinney Esq.
Andy Chu
Seth Kilbourn, Executive Director
Community Co-Sponsors:
AIDS Legal Referral Panel, Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club, API Wellness Center, Black Coalition on AIDS, Community Living Campaign, Institute on Aging, LGBT Community Partnership, Lyon-Martin Health Services, Project Open Hand, San Francisco AIDS Foundation, Shanti, UCSF LGBT Resource Center, UCSF Alliance Health Project and Bay Times.
Free of Charge but seating is limited. Please RSVP by October 26th - openhouse-sf.org/ssforum 415-296-8995 ext 301
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